Roommate Etiquette 101
College is an exciting time for students and parents, but it can also be nerve-racking. Even if you land the college of your dreams,...
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Kristi Spencer
- 2 min
The Polite Company's Top Ten Cell Phone Manners
Have you ever been in a situation where you're trying to have a conversation with someone and they're constantly looking at their phone?...
Kristi Spencer
- 1 min
5 Office Rules to Remember
National Business Etiquette Week is observed from June 6th-June 11th, 2022 1. Be on Time Arrive at your destination BEFORE you need to be...
Kristi Spencer
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Teaching Table Manners
Is your child a messy eater? Does your grandchild leave a trail of destruction at the dinner table? Do you opt for takeout and drive-thru...
Kristi Spencer
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Six Simple Dating Rules
First comes love, then comes marriage...you know the rest. But the lyrics to this nursery rhyme forgot one big anxiety-inducing step,...
Kristi Spencer
- 1 min
Celebrate National Cheese Lover's Day with Charcuterie Board Etiquette
January 20th is National Cheese Lover's Day, a day set aside for us to 'harvarti' a 'gouda' time! I LOVE cheese (probably more than I...
Kristi Spencer
- 1 min
The Rules of Regifting
I love finding the perfect gift for someone, whether it’s a necklace I saw them admiring in a store or a bottle of their favorite wine....
Kristi Spencer
- 1 min
Thanksgiving Countdown: Invitations
Your perfect holiday meal begins with the invitation. Now is the time to invite those you’d like to have around your holiday table....
Kristi Spencer
- 1 min
Halloween Etiquette
Make sure everyone has a frightfully good time while keeping manners in mind. Remind kids to say “Trick or Treat" along with "Thank you."...
Kristi Spencer
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How to say "no" with grace
I recently received a question from a co-worker who has a "yes" problem. Can you bake 4 dozen cupcakes for a fundraiser tomorrow? Can I...
Kristi Spencer
- 1 min
Should I use gender pronouns in my email signature?
Over the last few years, adding pronouns to email signatures has become more popular, but the practice isn’t for everyone. Examples of...
Kristi Spencer
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Job Interview Etiquette
Your degree, resume or application get you the interview, but it’s your personal skills that will land you the job, promotion or client....
Kristi Spencer
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Drop Off Line Do’s and Don’ts
Did your blood pressure raise just reading the title? The school drop-off line has the power to transform well-mannered parents into...
Kristi Spencer
- 2 min
Smart Ideas for Parent/Teacher Communication
There are more ways to communicate than ever, but we’re not necessarily getting better at it. While technology makes getting in touch...
Kristi Spencer
- 2 min
Back to School Etiquette
Is learning etiquette on your back-to-school list? It should be! Etiquette is about building relationships, showing respect, and building...
Kristi Spencer
- 1 min
Gossip at work
When it comes to workplace gossip there are two truths. We’ve all done it and we’ve all been the target of it. Venting frustrations can...
Kristi Spencer
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Are you talkin' to me?
The number one complaint at work is co-workers who talk too loudly on the phone. You know the one, or maybe you ARE the one. Humans have...
Kristi Spencer
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Should I "friend" my boss?
Friending your boss, co-worker or clients can be risky business. While there are benefits of connecting with peers outside of work, you...
Kristi Spencer
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It's nice to meet you!
Making introductions with ease is vital to your success in the workplace. Here are some easy tips on how to introduce people well. When...
